Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine and Knead
Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assemble the Pizza
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness, usually about 12 inches in diameter.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, followed by oregano, basil, and black pepper.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza into the preheated oven (or onto the hot pizza stone). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Drizzle and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle a little olive oil over the top, slice, and serve hot.
